I went to a quilt show 2 weeks ago and the trend seemed to be "retro". A lot of Sunbonnet Sue and Grandma's Garden type quilts. Really beautiful. Also the Mariner's Compass and a lot of Stars (or anything with "points"). And don't forget the "scenic" quilts. The ones that make a really lovely picture. (Looks like a really lovely lot of work to me!) I am working on "Winter Stars" from Fons and Porter. It is easy (I am a beginner) and quite pretty.